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Sightline is a team of Airfield Marking Consultants. We don't paint; instead we are marking experts, working with the industry to improve marking systems worldwide.

The purpose of this seasonal publication, if it is new to you, is to inform about issues regarding airport markings. Thanks to all of you who subscribed through our website at sightline.us.

Don't forget to check out the new 2011 lineup for our Airfield Marking Symposiums below. Enjoy!

2011 Airfield Marking Symposium Lineup:

• May 9-11, 2011: Airfield Marking Symposium, Dallas, TX
• July 11-13, 2011: Airfield Marking Symposium, Boston, MA
• September 12-14, 2011: Airfield Marking Symposium, Reno, NV
• October 18-20, 2011: Airfield Marking Symposium, Kansas City, MO

Where else we'll be:

• February 22-23, 2011: Airfield Engineering and Asset Maintenance, Singapore
• March 1-3, 2011: 34th Annual Airport Conference, Hershey, PA
• March 29-April 1, 2011: AAAE ASOS, San Diego, CA

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SMS - Safety Audits

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